Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
alveatum
ID:
671887

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 53 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671219



Common Names

  • Erianthemum Alveatum
  • Alveatum Daisy
  • Alveatum Sunray


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Description

Erianthemum alveatum (also called 'Honeycomb Erianthemum', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erianthemum alveatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erianthemum alveatum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erianthemum alveatum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erianthemum alveatum are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthemum alveatum is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Erianthemum alveatum

Erianthemum alveatum is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Erianthemum alveatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthemum alveatum?

Erianthemum alveatum

What are the common names of Erianthemum alveatum?

Common names include Alveate Daisy and Alveate Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Erianthemum alveatum?

Erianthemum alveatum is native to South Africa

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792468: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.